Wojtek Kurek & Olga Balińska (PL)
Wojtek Kurek and Olga Balińska are a duo that explores various forms of narration. They unfold stories inspired by asian scenic forms, '80s subcultures, contemporary electroacoustic music, raw movement language and free improvisation.
They create their own performative language where both the visual and audio layers are minimalistic and precise. Everyday gestures, trans and improvisation coloured with humor are the leitmotif of their performances. They structure a plot being aware of the role of the dynamics and tension between pause and action.
Currently they are working with paper, making use of both of its potentials: the material itself and the non-material aspect: what is on that paper? Slightly brushing it, bringing it up and letting it fall, crumbling it, making a hole through it. All these sound inputs have visual consequences – the paper bends. Sound equals bend, more bends equals less sound. After all, the paper becomes a performer on its own.
